Compositional design of strong and ductile (tensile) Ti-Zr-Nb-Ta medium entropy alloys (MEAs) using the atomic mismatch approach

Nguyen, Vu; Qian, Ma; Shi, Zhiming; Song, Tingting; Huang, Ling; Zou, Jin

doi:10.1016/j.msea.2018.11.054

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“…Microstructure analysis revealed existence of dark and bright phases because of Ta-Zr segregation. This kind of dendritic segregation was reported elsewhere [25][26][27]. It was shown [25] that Ta with Nb segregates during solidification to the solid and Zr with Ti to the liquid.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…This kind of dendritic segregation was reported elsewhere [25][26][27]. It was shown [25] that Ta with Nb segregates during solidification to the solid and Zr with Ti to the liquid. Figure 8a shows relation between the elongation to failure, A and the total atomic fraction of Ta and Zr.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…In Ref. [25] equimolar NbTaTiZr was modified by adding Ti and removing Ta and results similar to the present work were observed. The elongation to failure increased with rising titanium content.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…There is a good correlation in higher Ti contents in case of alloys referred. But there is important difference in lower Ti content, although single phase solid solution for all compositions was reported [25]. Table 7.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…But only single BCC phase was found in the as-cast state. Stabilizing of BCC phase by reduction of Ta content and rising Ti content was proposed [25]. A clear correlation between strength or elongation and the misfit parameter δ were established.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Refractory high entropy alloys (HEA) are promising materials for high temperature applications. This work presents investigations of the room temperature tensile mechanical properties of selected 3 and 4 elements medium entropy alloys (MEA) derived from the HfNbTaTiZr system. Tensile testing was combined with fractographic and microstructure analysis, using scanning electron microscope (SEM), wavelength dispersive spectroscope (WDS) and X-Ray powder diffraction (XRD). The 5 element HEA alloy HfNbTaTiZr exhibits the best combination of strength and elongation while 4 and 3 element MEAs have lower strength. Some of them are ductile, some of them brittle, depending on microstructure. Simultaneous presence of Ta and Zr in the alloy resulted in a significant reduction of ductility caused by reduction of the BCC phase content. Precipitation of Ta rich particles on grain boundaries reduces further the maximum elongation to failure down to zero values.Entropy 2019, 21, 114 2 of 17 Different elements are used to fabricate HEAs. Although the number of possible 4 or 5 elements combinations is enormous five basic metallic HEA groups can be distinguished: FCC HEAs based on the Cantor alloy, BCC refractory metal HEAs, light element HEAs, HCP HEAs and precious functional HEAs [7]. Ceramic HEAs have been established as well [8,9].Our attention was attracted by the refractory HEA group, which is composed of elements from IV, V and VI groups of the periodic table of elements [10]. These elements are characterized by prevailing good mutual miscibility and high melting points. The melting point of titanium (1668 • C) is the lowest among them. Therefore HEAs composed of these elements are intended for high temperature applications. Moreover some of these elements are biocompatible [11]. Therefore some of these alloys can be attractive for bioimplant related materials research. Note that β-Ti alloys used in bioimplant research are usually composed of this group of elements [12]. Several biocompatible HEAs have been already studied [13][14][15][16]. Also, hard ceramic composites were produced from the metals from IV, V and VI groups of the periodic table [17].Original definition of HEAs with single phase solid solution microstructure and good room temperature mechanical properties, especially ductility, is beneficial also for use in human medicine. Inspiration can be found also in other materials used for production of bioimplants which are used or have been used in other parts of material research, for example, TiAl6V4 in aerospace, CoCrMo in aero engines.Our first attempt in research of HEAs was therefore related to HfNbTaTiZr refractory metal alloy [18]. Our research was inspired by Senkov [19] and confirmed our expectations. Ingots produced by vacuum arc melting possessed single phase solid solution microstructure, with a high room temperature tensile strength and ductility.Some of the elements used in the HfNbTaTiZr alloy are very similar to each other with very similar chemical behaviour; Nb is chemically similar to Ta and Zr to ...

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